Bishopdown had 121 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 87.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 79 Wiltshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 76% above the middle Wiltshire area. Crime was up 48% on the three months before.
SP1, Wiltshire · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bishopdown
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87.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 79Wiltshire rank1st is the highest rate
+48%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common35 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bishopdown. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
35
29%
anti-social behaviour
23
19%
public order
17
14%
shoplifting
14
12%
criminal damage
11
9%
theft
6
5%
other crime
4
3%
burglary
3
2%
Bishopdown against Wiltshire
Type
Bishopdown per 1,000
Middle Wiltshire area
Change
Violence
25.3
18.2
▲ 13%
Burglary
2.2
1.6
–
Vehicle crime
1.4
1.5
–
Anti-social behaviour
16.6
11.4
▲ 109%
Theft and robbery
7.2
3.3
–
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
See every Wiltshire area ranked on the crime in Wiltshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.
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Questions people ask
Is Bishopdown a safe area?
Bishopdown had about 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 79 Wiltshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Bishopdown?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (35), followed by anti-social behaviour (23) and public order (17).